hypnosis
noun
hyp·no·sis
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Definition of hypnosis
1
: a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
2
: any of various conditions that resemble sleep
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Examples of hypnosis in a Sentence
He underwent hypnosis to treat his fear of water.
While under hypnosis, she described the horrific accident in detail.
Recent Examples on the Web
Yoga, along with hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery exercises, has been prohibited in the state’s public schools since 1993. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "Yoga remains prohibited in Alabama schools," 19 Aug. 2019 Things to try include regular exercise, relaxation and stress reduction techniques such as breathing exercises, yoga, meditation, massage, self-hypnosis, and regular, good sleep. — Sara Twogood, Quartz, "The science behind why you crave carbs when you’re on your period," 7 Aug. 2019 Do people still turn to hypnosis to quit smoking and lose weight? — Cotton Codinha, Allure, "Can Hypnotherapy Actually Help Treat Pain and Anxiety?," 21 June 2019 Harden reaches a similar result by way of hypnosis: bouncing the ball back and forth, lunging and receding. — Rob Mahoney, SI.com, "Why the Pairing of Russell Westbrook and James Harden Won’t Be a Simple Fit," 12 July 2019 Experts say hypnosis is best used in tandem with traditional treatments, or when those methods have been exhausted and failed to provide relief. — Cotton Codinha, Allure, "Can Hypnotherapy Actually Help Treat Pain and Anxiety?," 21 June 2019 That doesn’t mean that hypnosis should be performed in a vacuum. — Cotton Codinha, Allure, "Can Hypnotherapy Actually Help Treat Pain and Anxiety?," 21 June 2019 The problem with that theory is that hypnosis does not exist, either. — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, "There’s No Such Thing as ‘Brainwashing’," 16 June 2019 His technique remains the basis of the modern practice of therapeutic hypnosis. — National Geographic, "Was this hypnotic health craze an elaborate hoax or a medical breakthrough?," 5 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hypnosis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hypnosis
hypnosis
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hypnosis
: a state that resembles sleep but in which you can hear and respond to questions or suggestions
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hypnosis
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hyp·no·sis
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Kids Definition of hypnosis
: a state which resembles sleep but is produced by a person who can then make suggestions to which the person in this state can respond
hypnosis
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hyp·no·sis
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plural hypnoses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of hypnosis
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: a trancelike state of altered consciousness that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
2
: any of various conditions that resemble sleep
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